LMHC or Psychologist

PsychologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Locations: Lecanto and Mt. Dora

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed LMHC or Psychologist to provide behavioral health services across multiple post-acute care facilities. Responsibilities include conducting daily rounds, assessing and treating patients, collaborating with facility staff, and delivering accurate diagnoses, consultations, education, and follow-up care. This role involves working closely with the Psych division team within the facilities.

Applicants must hold an active Florida license or be a Registered Intern in Florida.

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Employment Type: W2
  • Hours: Flexible

Primary Functions

  • Examine patients and document medical history
  • Adhere to established charting protocols
  • Collaborate with Physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans
  • Submit healthcare plans and patient goals for periodic physician review
  • Educate patients on disease prevention, hygiene, and diet
  • Refer patients to specialists as needed
  • Report deaths and contagious diseases in accordance with government regulations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience

  • Active and in-good-standing State of Florida license
  • Must be an LMHC in Florida
  • Current National Board Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
  • Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure quality patient care

Additional Qualifications

  • Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED

Relationship Reporting

Reports directly to the Supervisory Psychiatric Physician / Executive Director

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues as needed
  • Ability to operate a computer, printer, and scanner
  • Ability to sit, stand, or view a computer screen for extended periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
  • Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing behavioral health services across multiple post-acute care facilities, including conducting daily rounds, assessing and treating patients, and collaborating with facility staff. Key functions include examining patients, documenting history, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and educating patients on health matters.

Requirements

Applicants must be a licensed LMHC or Psychologist in Florida, or a Registered Intern in Florida, with current National Board Certification. Experience using electronic medical records is preferred, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPatient TreatmentStaff CollaborationDiagnosisConsultationPatient EducationPsych Division TeamworkMedical History DocumentationTreatment Plan Development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LMHC or Psychologist at Central Florida Inpatient Medicine a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Mental Health Counseling — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 40% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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  • No weekends

Living in Lecanto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Median resident rent
$1,304/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Homosassa Springs, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.